Level 2 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Abertillery Learning Community is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 for a permanent post during term time. The ideal candidate will support primary learners, working closely with teachers to foster a positive learning environment. This role requires patience, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding children, with opportunities for professional development in a multi-campus setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable learners of primary age is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a supportive team.
• Flexibility in approach to meet the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support learners across the primary phase.
• Work under the direction of the Class Teacher and other professionals.
• Act as a role model to learners and colleagues.

Skills

Patience

Calmness

Resilience

Education

Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

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Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Permanent Post – Term Time 32.5 hours per week

Required to Start 1st September 2025

The learning community seeks to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support our learners across the primary phase.

Our ideal candidate will be a patient, calm, and resilient professional who can work effectively with children presenting with a range of needs. They will ideally have previous experience of working with vulnerable learners of primary age, although relevant training will be given. They will work within a supportive team and under the direction of the Class Teacher, Head of Lower School, and other key professionals to remove barriers to learning. They will be a role model to learners, colleagues, and external stakeholders, with flexibility in approach to meet the demands of this challenging and rewarding environment.

Abertillery Learning Community is based in the town of Abertillery. It comprises a Secondary Campus and three Primary Campuses: Six Bells Campus, Roseheyworth Road Campus, and Tillery Street Campus. It is an exciting and unique organization. As a multi-campus, all-through school, staff are afforded a wide range of opportunities for carefully coordinated cross-phase working that supports both learner and staff development.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If invited to interview, you will need to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate, passport, or work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. ALC is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of our learners and fully complies with safer recruitment practices. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is offered, and all posts are subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of school support worker, and registration must be in place prior to starting the role.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting: week commencing Monday 2nd June 2025

Observations & interviews will take place week commencing Monday 9th June 2025

Please refer to attached documents for further information and application instructions

Safeguarding Statement

Abertillery Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.